CV-Europass-20151111-Benalal-EN

Curriculum vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION Samuel Benalal
15/1 Mor, 99875 Zur Hadassah (Israel)
+972 2 5330585 +972 2 5704091 +972 52 8608105
benalal@telos-ltd.com
Sex Male | Date of birth 18/12/1954 | Nationality Israeli
PREFERRED JOB Consulting Services in International Development, Education,
Capacity Building, Strategic & Policy Planning, Planning, Social
Inclusion, Institutional Strengthening
WORK EXPERIENCE
01/2001–Present President
Telos Group Ltd.
15/1 Mor, 99875 Zur Hadassah (Israel)
Professional Leadership, Business Development, Planning and Budgeting, Proposals Coordination,
Projects Team Leader, Developing and Sustaining Strategic Alliances, Promotion of Innovation,
Capacity Building, Management.
Business or sector International Consulting Firm
09/2010–Present Tutor in Educational Leadership
Mandel Leadership Institute
Derech Hebron 101, PO Box 10613, 91105 Jerusalem (Israel)
www.mli.org.il
Capacity Building for Educational Leadership
Project Planning in Development of Education and Social Entrepreneurship
Professional tutoring to program participants
Business or sector Education, Funded by Mandel Foundation
11/2015–Present Senior Expert in Skills Development
Ministere de l'Emploi et de la Formation Professionelle, Bamako (Mali)
Elaboration du plan stratégique pour la mise en place de l'Observatoire National de l'Emploi et de la
Formation.
Définir la vision, les valeurs et la mission de l'ONEF, identifier les enjeux, définir les orientations straté
giques et les axes d'intervention, élaborer les indicateurs de performance. Proposer un plan d'action
pluri-annuel.
Estimer le coût, définir les stratégies de suivi et d'evaluation.
Business or sector Education & Employment
11/2014–Present Senior Consultant on Skills Observatory 2014-19
Ministry of Education, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia)
Design of Skills Observatory
Harmonization between market demands and capacity building
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Curriculum vitae Samuel Benalal
Set-Up of Skills Laboratory
Coaching to leadership of Skills Laboratory
Business or sector Vocational Education & Market demand
10/2013–10/2014 Senior Consultant
Masorti Movement in Israel, Jerusalem (Israel)
Mentoring & Empowering outstanding professional leaders in Community Leadership
Fostering Innovation in Community Development and Social Cohesion
Business or sector Education, Funded by Lipsy Family Fund
10/2013–01/2014 Education Policy Advisor
UNICEF -Georgia, Tibilisi (Georgia)
· Report on key findings about trends and determinants of both quality of education and exclusion
from education.
· Identify existing bottlenecks and provide policy recommendations for immediate, short and long term
interventions.
Business or sector Education, Funded by UNICEF
01/2013–06/2013 Senior International Expert in Education Legal Framework
Ministry of Education, Republic of Moldova, Chisinau (Moldova)
Analysis of legal framework on inclusion of children in Pre-School and Primary Education.
Recommendations on changes in relevant laws, suggestions on regulations on Social Inclusion and
involvement of parents in Education.
Business or sector Education, Funded by UNICEF
03/2012–Present Senior Labor & Social Development Consultant
Ministry of Labor & Social Policy, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia)
Design of a program on Enhancement of Employability based on in-company courses. Preparation of
manuals for training companies. Assistance to VET institutions in design of training courses according
to labour demand. Design of a program on Reduction of Primary School Drop Outs of children from
Social Finance Assistance households. Analysis of current situation. Policy Planning on Reduction of
School drop outs. Planning of Pilot Plan
Business or sector Labor& Social Policy - Funded by the World Bank
03/2010–05/2010 Int'l Consultant on Revision of Pre-University Education Law
Ministry of Education & Sciences of Albania, Tirana (Albania)
Analyzing current legal framework on Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Education
Consulting stakeholders
Harmonizing between current practice and existing law
Aligning with EU legal framework in Education and Social Policies
Preparing a new draft of the law Presenting new law draft to Government and Parliament entities.
Business or sector Education, Funded by the World Bank
06/2009–12/2009 School Mapping & Investment Planning
Ministry of Education Science & Technology (MEST), Pristina (Kosovo)
Functional Analysis of Infrastructure Department at MEST
Review of relevant laws

International Study on Mapping and Investment Practice
Preparation of Inventory SheetsTraining of Inventory takersTraining of Infrastructure Department
senior staff. Initial School Mapping. Initial Mid-term Investment plan
Business or sector Education, Funded by te World Bank
01/2009–09/2009 Senior Adviser on Building Capacity for Education Planning
Ministry of Education and Training of Viet Nam, Ha Noi (Vietnam)
Adaptation of Law in Education to decentralization
Design decentralized planning
Train MOET officials on planning methods
Train and coach Planning Support Teams on project planning
Produce guidelines on planning of Education for district level
Train Provincial and District Planning Officials on project planning methods
Evaluate new provincial and district plans
Foster planning coordination between all ministries involved in Ed Planning
03/2008–10/2008 International Senior Policy Planning Expert
Ministry of Education & Training of Viet Nam, Ha Noi (Vietnam)
Analyze a school survey on Full Day Schooling (FDS) in Vietnam
Design a model for full day schooling (FDS) in Primary schools in Vietnam
Prepare a study on conditions for full day schooling (FDS) in Vietnam
Design a transition process to full day schooling (FDS)
Prepare a study on funding methods and resources for FDS
08/2008–11/2008 Senior Expert in Labor & Social Cohesion
Ministry of Labour & Social Policy of Macedonia, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia)
Study on International Experience in Prevention of School dropouts
Review of Law in education and relevant legal framework
Analysis of current practice in Macedonia
Policy recommendations to Min. of Education and Min. of Social Policy
Consensus building on measures for prevention of dropouts
Planning of future interventions in prevention of dropouts
Business or sector Social Activities, Funded by the World Bank
05/2008–06/2008 Senior Expert in Planning and Social Inclusion
American Institute for Research, Washington DC & Skopje (United States & Macedonia)
Revise Manual on School Boards
Amendments to Law in Education on School Boards
Develop training materials on Functioning of School Boards
Design Training of Trainers Program
Conduct Training of Trainers Program on School Boards
Consultations on School Governance with Ministry of Education
Consultations on School Governance with all international donors

Business or sector Education, Funded by USAID
02/2008–03/2008 Senior Expert in Planning of Education
American Institutes for Research, Washington DC (United States & Republic of Macedonia)
Analyze current laws & EU practice on School Governance
Align Macedonian laws with EU regulations
Consultations on School Governance with Ministry of Education
Consultations on School Governance with all international donors
Design composition and roles of School Boards in Macedonia
Design a training Program for School Boards and Principals on School Governance
Business or sector Education, Funded by USAID
04/2008–12/2008 International Senior Planning & Management Expert
Ministry of Education & Training of Viet Nam, Ha Noi (Vietnam)
Review Planning Model for Education National Targeted Projects (E-NTP)
Harmonize between E-NTP planning model and other planning models
Develop training materials
Design training for Finance & Planning senior officials on E-NTP Planning
Train MOET Planning Officials on E-NTP planning methods
Business or sector Financial Planning and Consulting, World Bank
09/2007–09/2008 International Senior Planning Expert
Train MOET officials on new planning methods
Train and coach Planning Support Teams on new planning methods
Train Provincial Planning Officials on new planning methods
Evaluate new provincial plans
Institutional strengthening at MOET central level
Foster planning coordination between all ministries involved in Ed Planning
Business or sector Strategic Planning, World Bank
12/2006–07/2007 International Implementation Advisor
Review current planning practices
Design new planning tools
Design software together with ICT experts
Needs Assessment for Capacity Building
Plan training, Prepare Manual on Planning
Train Provincial Officials
Business or sector Planning and Budgeting, World Bank
05/2006–09/2006 School Improvement Expert
Ministry of Education and Sciences of Albania, Tirana (Albania)
Design of School Development component of Education Excellence and Equity Program.

Design and Planning of School Improvement Grants Process.
Suggest relevant legal regulations on financial management of schools .
Business or sector Project Planning, Funded by the World Bank
11/2005–12/2006 Team Leader, Curriculum Development Expert
National Fund, Israel, Jerusalem (Israel)
Planning Capacity Building,
Institutional Strengthening,
Supervision on team performance
Business or sector Curriculum Development
12/2005–08/2006 Master Coach
Ministry of Education, Israel, Jerusalem (Israel)
Policy Planning for Community & Social Development
Planning and supervising educational activities with disadvantaged population
Planning and Capacity Building for advancement of populations with weak socio-economic
backgrounds. Project implementation, Supervision on team performance
Business or sector Professional Supervision
12/2005–08/2006 Senior Training Expert
Ministry of Education, Israel, Tel Aviv (Israel)
Project Planning & Implementation, Team Supervision
Promotion of Community Development
Business or sector Human health and social work activities
02/2006–05/2006 Key Expert in Policy Planning & Decentralization
Ministry of Education and Science, Macedonia, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia)
Assistance to the OC in preparation of contents and materials for the conference.
Coordination of other consultants and country experts' inputs before and during the conference
Prepare Conference Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by Ministers of participating
countries
Participating Countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo,
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovenia
Business or sector Policy Planning, Funded by the World Bank
01/2005–12/2005 Coaching for Autonomous Management
Ministry of Education, Serbia, Belgrade (Serbia)
Coaching Towards Model Schools
Project Planning,
Design and Implementation of Capacity Building on: Planning for local development, Coaching,
Effective Schools, School Development, School Management, School Measurement, Educational
Leadership, Parents-School Relationship, Organizational Change, School Planning.
Mentoring Coaches.
Consulting to MoES Leadership on: Coaching, Effective Schools, local Empowerment.
Business or sector Planning & Management

11/2005–12/2005 Education Policy Planning Expert
Ministry of Education & Science, Macedonia, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia)
Analyze Project’s contribution to decentralization of Education in Macedonia
Suggest future activities to enhance achievement of Project’s goals
Business or sector Planning & Management, World Bank
08/2005–10/2005 Policy Planning Expert
Ministry of Education & Science, Macedonia, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia)
Re-design the Bureau for Development of Education as an Institute for Quality Promotion in
Curriculum Development, Professional Training, Research, and Students Assessment.
Design coordination with QualityAssurance Inspectorate.
Integration with other development project (EMP) components.
Consulting on legal framework and law amendments
Business or sector Policy Planning & Management, World Bank
03/2004–07/2004 International Expert on Decentralization and Education Policy Planning
Ministry of Education & Sciences, Albania, Tirana (Albania)
Consensus Building between Ministry of Education (MoES), Ministry of Finances, Ministry of Local
Governance and Decentralization (MLGD).
Consultations with Council of Communes and Council of Municipalities
Capacity Building of MoES, MLGD Leadership and Municipal and Communes Leadership.
Policy Planning,. Preparing Policy Paper for the Council of Ministers to be accepted as National
Decentralization Policy of the Educational System in Albania.
Coordination with the World Bank Team towards the Poverty Reduction Strategic Survey III.
Coordination with other international donors.
Recommendations on legal framework for decentralization.
Business or sector Strategic Planning, World Bank
06/2004–10/2004 Management Expert
Project Planning, Development of Performance Standards for 11 departments of the Ministry of
Education and Science in Albania.
Capacity Building on the use of Performance Standards as a tool for Outcome Based Management.
Alignment with existing legislation on Public Employment
Insertion of Performance Based Management in the Ministry,
Development of personnel evaluation plan.
Business or sector Management, World Bank
07/2004–08/2004 Policy Planning and Decentralization Expert
Consensus Building between Ministry of Education (MoES), Ministry of Local Governance and
Decentralization (MLGD).
Research & design of decentralization model. Consultations with Municipalities and Communes
Project Planning, Development of Standards,
Policy Planning, Preparation of Pilot Plan for the Council of Ministers' approval.
Coordination between the MoES, MLGD and the World Bank team. Coordination with other
international donors

Business or sector Strategic Planning
01/2003–03/2004 Team Leader
Ministry of Education, Serbia, Belgrade (Serbia)
Capacity Building for Decentralization
Project Planning, Capacity Building Design, Implementation of Capacity Building for 20,000 School
Decision Makers, School Parents' Boards and Municipal Officials,
Training Materials Design,
Project Evaluation Design.
Capacity Building on: School Planning, School Development, School Management, Effective Schools,
School Measurement, Educational Leadership Training, Local Governance.
Consulting to MoES Leadership on: Decentralization, Local Government empowerment, School
Development, School Effectiveness, Coaching.
Recommendations on legislation framework needed to enhance School Autonomy
Business or sector Capacity Building, Funded by the World Bank
01/2000–06/2003 Team Leader
Board of Community Education, Venezuela, Caracas (Venezuela)
Consensus Building, Development of Educational Mission,
Budget Planning for Community Development,
Planning and Implementation of Social Change
Capacity Building, Strategic Planning,
Coaching Management Teams
Business or sector Community Development, FUNDASEC
08/1995–12/2000 Director Intensive Development Programs
Mandel School for Educational Leadership, Jerusalem (Israel)
Design and Implementation of Capacity Building Programs for Educational & Social Leadership,
Consulting to Educational Community Systems in Europe, Latin America and the United States of
America
Business or sector Leadership & Management, Mandel Foundation
08/1991–07/1995 School Principal / Director General
Tarbut Schools, Mexico City, Mexico City (Mexico)
Professional leadership and management of a K-12 School System with more than 1300 students
and 250 staff members.
School development, School planning,
Capacity building, Teaching,
Budgeting, Fund Raising,
Coaching Schools Principals, Developing School Boards
Business or sector Education
08/1987–07/1991 Academic Tutor
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Israel)
Faculty Member and personal tutor on long term training programs for senior educators from overseas
Business or sector Leadership

08/1985–07/1987 Senior Consultant
Nativ Consultants, Jerusalem (Israel)
Promoting Innovations in Education
Consulting for the establishment of new academic programs for the training of senior personnel in
Education.
Business or sector Consulting for Development
08/1980–07/1983 Curriculum Writer
Curriculum Writer and Coordination of Curriculum Implementation for Overseas Schools.
Curriculum Development and In-service Teacher Training in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Israel,
Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Business or sector Curriculum Development
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
09/1975–08/1978 Bachelor of Arts ISCED 5
Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Israel)
Mathematics and Philosophy
09/1980–08/1982 Master of Arts; Magna Cum Laude ISCED6
Philosophy of Education
09/1982–08/1985 Jerusalem Fellow ISCED6
Jerusalem Fellows Program, Jerusalem (Israel)
Educational & Social Leadership
09/2000–08/2002 Research ISCED6
Institute of Education, London, London (United Kingdom)
Foundations of Education Strategic Programme
2003 Master Coach ISCED 5
Israel Coaching Association, Tel Aviv (Israel)
Coaching for personal and institutional development
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s) Spanish
Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
Hebrew C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
French C1 C1 A2 A2 A2

Portuguese C1 C1 B1 A2 A1
Levels:A1 andA2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication skills Group oriented, ability to work with others, good listener.
Organisational / managerial skills Effective, organization skills, leadership skills, self-starter, vision driven.
Digital competence Ability to work in a computerized environment, full command of office based software.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Benalal is a professional consultant with recognized international experience in the fields of Social
Development, Policy Planning, School Management, Decentralization of large scale Education and
Social systems, Management, Design and Implementation of Capacity Building Programs, Planning
for Education and Social Change, Institutional and NGO strengthening, Legislation on Education,
Capacity Building and Coaching to Local Government.
Benalal's general approach is based on the following guiding principles:
1. Multi-dimensional approach
2. Highest respect to local expertise, and community values .
3. Dynamic and practice oriented training programs
4. Careful management of innovation in complex settings. 5. Clarity of goals, efficacy and efficiency of
methods.6. Transfer of knowledge and promotion of institutional learning.

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